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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
Chinese BarbaritY.

The Pekn courts lately sentenced a
young man to the lingering death of a
thousand slices who had murdered his
brother by blood, but his cousin by
adoption, for unnatural cruelty. The
brother had usurped his place in the
house of the adopted mother, and final
ly, when the victim was driven out, he
sold his wife and child, and gave to his
adopted mother S26 out of the S29
which he realized from this sale. To
Chinese eyes this was a praiseworthy
transaction. The wicked brother seized
upon this money given to the old moth
er, and when the other returned after
a few days and learned of this crown
ing injury, he promptly killed his
brother and his brothers wife and
child. The court, in passing sentence.
was chiefly perplcxcd as to whether he
murdered his brother or his cousin.
The judge showed no leniency toward
him. and the moral TO be drawn from
the case is that the way of the poor in
China is hard. III he had had money
he could have secured relief; without it,
he was driven to take justice in his
own hands, which resulted in his shame
full death. San Francisco Chronicle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
Resistance of the Atmosphere.

Everybody has not ced that il we
move fan gently the air'parts before
it with little effort, while, when we try
to fan violently, the same air is felt TO
react; yet if we go on to say that il the
motion is still more violent, the atmos-
pherc will resist Ike solid, against
the fan, if made of iron, would break
in pieces. This may seem to some an
unexpected property of the nimble air
through which we move daily. Yet
this is the case. and if the motion is
only so quick that the air cannot get
out OF the way, body hurled against
it will raise the temperature like shot
striking an armor plate 1t is all n
question of speed, and that Of the
metcorite is known 10 be immense.
One has been seen to fly over this
country from the Mississippi to the
Atlantic in an napprecably short time
probably i'm less than two minutes, and
though at n presumable height of over
fifty miles, the velocity with which it
shot by gave every one the impression
that it went just over his head. and some
witnesses of the unexpected appariton
looked the next day to see if it had
struck their chimneys.
The heat developed by arrested
motion in the case of mass Of iron
moving twenty niles second can be
calculated. and is found to be much
more than enough not only to melt it
but turn it into vapor; though what
probably does happen is, according to
Prof. Newton. that the melted surface
portions are wiped away by the pres
sure of the air and volatilized TO form
the luminous train, the interior remain
ing cold, until the difference OF
the temperature causes fracture,
when the stone breaks and the pieces
fall, some of them at red-hot heat,
some of them, possibly, ut the tempera-
ture of outer space. or far below that
of freezing mercury. Where do these
stones come from? What made them !?
The answer is not yet complete, but if
a part of the riddle is alreaey yielding
TO patience. it is worthy of note, rs an
instance of the connection of the
sciences, that the first help to the solu-
ton of this astronomical enigma came
from the chemists and gcQlogists - The
Century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

dividuals This government Is = gov
eminent Of party. But political par
ties become mere despotisms and tyran-
MES TO be resisted and overthrow
when they attack that individual indie
pendence. There is no binder or more
stupid tyrant than majority may be.
Within its proper range its authority is
fair and legitimate. But because it is
expedient that the majority OF voices
shall decide whether necessary tax
shall be one per cent or one-and-a-half
per cent. it does not follow that the
cry. Cruelty him. crusfy him. was a
wise cry. or cry to be obeyed, because
it was the cry of OF a majority. - George
WiHtam Curtis. in Hdrper's Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
Marrow of the Novel of TODAY

Given an active affinity (male) and
passive affinity 0emale). The active
affinity has positive value. but in
presence of the passive affinity it loses
all estimation of this value, and be-
lieyes the valuc of the passive affinity
to be inestimable, The passive affinity
has no value, and knows it, but is able
TO attract the active affinity by an in
genuous display of vacuity of value.
When he is drawn within the linn Is of
her attraction his condition is hopeless,
and fusion (marriage) is inevitable
Should another passive affinity of
greater vacuity be present, the active
affinity is lost quantity. for if one
vacuity does not absorb his value,
another one will. Charles Duiley Var
ner, in the Editors DraVer Of HurDer's
Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
It's Worst Feature.

Bank Onicial-"This new Interstate
commerce bill is going to play the
deuce with us bank people"
Reporter-"Is it? That's queer
don't see how 1t affects youP'
Bank Ollical-"Don't see how it
affects u! Bless your soul, man. are
you blind? The railroad managers
have all sent in circulars announcing
that hereafter the law will prevent
them from Offering to bank officials re-
duced excursion rates 10 Canada -
SomerUiiIc Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
Is PHYSICIANS
| FAILED.

The treatment OF many thousands Of cases
OF those chronic weaknesses and distressing
ailments peculiar 10 females, at the lnvalids'
Hotel aud Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. Y,
has afforded vast experience in nicely
adapting and thoroughly testing remedies
for the cure OF woman's peculiar malad cS.
DIR. Pierce's FavOritc Prescription
IA the outgrowth, or result, OF this great
and valuable experience. Thousands OF
testimonials, received from patients and
from physicians who have tested IL in the
more aggravated and obstinate cases which
had balicd their skill, prove IL 10 be the
most wonderful remedy ever devised for
the relief and cure OF suffering women. 1t
is not recommended as " cure-all,' but
as most perfect Specific for woman
peculiar ailments.
As a powerful, invigoratIng tonic,
Il imparts strength to the whole system,
and 10 the uterus. or womb and its APP
pendages, in particular. For ovorworked,
"worn-Out, >" rundown" debiitated teach
ers, mlliners, dressmakers, seamstresses,
"shop-girls." housekccpers, nursing moth
ers, and feeble women generally, Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the great
est earthly boon, being unequallcd AS an
appetizing cordial and restorative tonic. II
promotes digestion and assimilation OF food,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
Fortunes Favorites

are those who court fortune-those who
are always looking out for and investigat-
ing the opportunities that are offered.
Send your address 10 Hallett x Co. Port
land, Maine. and they will mail you free,
full particulars about work that YOU can
do while living at home, wherever you are
located. and earn from g. 10 S25 per day
and upwards. Capital no; re Iuired. You
are started free. Both sexes. All nges.
Some have earned over $50 in a single day.
a II is new
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Queen Msrgsrett of Itay, took pity on
the reporters VINO were puzz ell over the
toilets at rece 1t court ball at Rome, aid
dictated u them de ,cription OF the
handsome dresses She wouud up with
the Injunction not TO for ct her necklace
OF pearls, saying for these are the things
that especially intere,t your lady
readers ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

ExMayor Latrobe, Baltimore, Md, says
the best cough medicine is Red Star
Cough Cure DR.. Samuel h. Cox, ID. d.,
of Washington ID. c., after n careful an
alysis, pronounced il purely vegetable,
and most excellent for throat troubles.
Price twenty five cents "A bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

The AustroH Hungarian consul at Liege,
referring to the commercial relations be-
tween Austro Hungary aud Belgium, says
that 100000 francs worth of eggs are an
nually imported into Belgium.
Miss Sophie Msrkoe Of Washington, is
distressed over the newspaper notOriety
gained through her reported engagement
TO Secretary Bayard, and denies that there
j. the slightest foundation of fact for such
an announcement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
81 WISH I c

WISH / could find something that
would cure gals and prevent the hair coming
In white IL an expression frequently heard.
Veterinary CsrboIisaIve will always do il.
Sold by Druggists at 30 cents and sl.O0.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

As the greate,t pain-cure, St Jacobs
Oil is recommended by public men OF
America and other countries. Hon. Billa
Flint, Lie Senator of the Dominion Par
lament, Canada, found it to act like
Oh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Carriers Little Liver Pills may well he
termed Perfection Their general ac
ton and good effect on the syst IN, really
make them perfect little pill. They
please those who use them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Bishop Key has been invited TO make his
home i'm Atlanta. The Texas Methodists
invite him 60 select any city in their state
and back their invitation with the offer of
$1,000 house
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Within one and half mile Of the OF
sego, y. y, postoiice are living nineteen
people whose aggregate ages are l,59t
years. The youngest il 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

II you do not Get Proper Strength
From your food use CARTER's LITTLE
NERVE Pills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
The People OF Oakland County Wild With
Excitement
PONTIAC, Mich, March l6, 1857

PONTIAC, Mich, March 10, ISL
On the 10th OF December, lSs6, | came
from Orion TO Pontiac, TO visit my par
ents. and wa, taken suddenly i'll. DIR.
Galbreith of this place was called and
after making a careful examination OF my
case, de .red council, and named as coun
cillor, DR.. McGraw OF Detroit They met
in council December 10Th made "A careful
examination, and pronounced my disease
a Cancer of the Liver and stated that
there was no hope for me- as IL was i'm
possible 10 cure me. The pain was very
severe and DR.. Galbreith continued his
visits, administering quoting powders.
A swelling or bunch had formed und"r my
right ribs almost as large ms my head, ana
| had given up all hopes of recovery But
having heard Of Hibbard's Rheumatic
Syrup.l sent February LIST 1851, and bought
a bottle of the syrup from Mr. Peter
Schmitz. n druggist of this place, and took
il as directed About March lst something
broke and the swelling commenced 10 60
down, until IL had almost disappeared.
Up to this date have taken two and one
half bottles Of the syrup and have so far
recovered rs 10 lie able TO visit my neigh
hors. and am truly rejoicing that am
fast being relieved from such terrible pain,
and desiring 10 acknowledge the benent !
have re eived in using your syrup. send
you this statement, hoping you will use II
so that Others who are afflicted may be
benefited and relieved from pain a. / have
been Very Truly,
CHARLES y. SIlE
OF Orion, Michigan.
PoNTiAC. Mich, March 10th. 1Ss7
This Is TO certify that Mr.. Char.es A.
Spier. nv son has made correct state
ment OF his case. a. have watched by his
bedside during his entire illness
JOHN SPlER
The undersigned certify that they are
well acquainted with Charles A. Spier,
whose signature appears above, and we
have no hesitation in saying that any
statement made 10y him can be relied upon
As being true in every particular.
BERRlDtiE a BERRlDGE.
Druggists, Orion, Mich.
y. a. NEAL.
Editor Weekly Review and Justice OF the
Peace, Orion. Mich.
J. =. KITCHER, Postmaster.
ORION, Mich. March 18th, 1857.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Late statistics show that there are 400,
COO unmarried mn and over 10000 un.
married women IN Paris.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Mrs r. A. Hendrick 5 states that she will
not write her late husbands memoirs, as
las been reported.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

"BROwN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs' are ex
cellent for the relief Of Hoarseness and
Sore Throat. They are exceedingly effect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

The 10000 French who lived in Lower
Canada when the English conquered IT
have in reased TO . Dg2g
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
A Kusband,s Greatest Blessing

il n strong. healthy. vigorous wife, with a
clear, handsome compile xion. These can
al he nc luired 10y using DR.. Harter's Iron
Tonic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Capt. Kids treasure j. supposed 20 be
underneath the sands on the b. ach at Up
per Nyack, y. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

II ALI ted with sore eyes use DR. Isaac
Thompson Eye Water. Druggists sell IT, 25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

Carriers Little Liver Pills are
Exceedingly small and sugar-coated. One
IL n dose
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

There are over loo inmates in the in
sane asylum on Wards Island, New York
CITY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
THE oUTGRoWTH o. a VAST EXPERIENCE.

I'm pregnancy, " Tavoritc Prescription"
is mothers cordial" relieving nausea,
weakness Of stomach and Otucr distressing
symptoms common % that condition. II
ITS use is kept up IN the latter months OF
CESSATION, 10 so prepares the system for de-
livery "a 20 greatly lessen, and many times
almost entirely DO away with the sufcrngs
OF that trying ordeal.
"FavOritc Prescriptions" when taken
In connection with the use OF DR.. PicTcc's
Golden Medical Discovery, and small lara
tive doses Of Or. Pierce s Purgatiyo Pellets
little Liver Pills, cures Liver, Kidney and
BLADDER diseases. Their combined use also
removes blood taints, and - fishes can
cerOus and scrOfulOus humOrs from the
system.
"Favorito Prescription" Is the only
medicine for women sold, by druFgista
under "A positive guarantee, from the
manufacturers, that IL viii give satisfao-
ton in every case, or money viii be re-
funded. This guarantee has been printed
on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully car
ried out for many years. Large bottles
100 dOses 500, or Six bottles for
$500.
Isg- send ten cents in stamps for DR..
picrccs large. illustrated Treatise Q6a
pages) on Diseases OF Women.
G,-ant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

cures nausea, weakness OF stomach, indi-
gcstion, blOatng and eructatOns ~ gas.
A. soothing and strengthening
ncrViue, Favorite Prescription ~ Is uu-
cquAllcd and is invaluable in alaying and
subduing nervous eNcltRbility, lrrltabIllty,
exhaustion, prostratiOn, hysteria, spasms
and other distressing, nervous symptoms
commonly attendant upon functional and
organic disease Of the womb. IL induces
refreshing sleep and relieves mental RnX-
iety and dependency.
M. pierCe's Eavorite Prescription
IN a Legitimate medicine, carefully
compounded by an experienced and skillful
physician, and adapted 20 wOman's delicate
organization. 1t 10 purely vegetable in its
composition and perfect harmless II It's
effects in any condition OF the system.
"Favorite Prescription" 10 posi-
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases OF loucorrhea, or whites
excessive flowing At monthly periods, pain
ful mcnstruatiOn. unnatural suppressons,
prolapsus or falling 81 the womb, weak
back female weakness" antevcrsion, re-
trOversiOn, bcaring-down sensations. chron-
ic congestion, Inflammation and liberation
Of the womb. inflammation. pain and ten
derness in ovarics, accompanied with IN
ternal heat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
For Weak Women,

Sign in New York resort. mo excuse
IL found with another mans hatn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

The new English yacht Thistle, is com.
ing overtO compete for the American cup
In tho informant olnL rAce ne xt fnl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. 2jc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
8 100
THROWN AWAY
| THE GREATEST
| EARTHLY Boon.

The 'Favorite Prescrip'
poor suffering women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-22
CHARLES 4. SPIER,
OF Orion Michigan.

j. A. NEAL.
EDITOR Weekly Review and Justice OF the
Peace ORION Mich.
). =. KITCHEN, Postmaster.
ORON, Mich. March 18th, 1857
, 1887-08-16

The lady who presides oven a north
side establishment entered one of the
bedchambers Friday with her new girl,
recently arrived from Ireland. The lady
at n detected the smell of gas and said:
why, Mary, l believe the gas is leak
ing Imagine her establishment when
Mary, in a wise endeavor to please,
seized the wash bowl and placed it on the
floor Immediately beneath the chande-
lier, determined that the overflow from
the gas pipe should not spoil the carpet.
This same girl wa told by some of the
help that they were to have escalloped
oysters for one Of the courses at dinner.
She immediately ran TO her mistress and
asked for a pair Of scissors ito scallop
the oysters with. Chicago Tribune.
, 1887-08-16

Hundreds of bodies freshly smeared
with blood of men who, two hours
previous, had been filed with divers
lofty or petty hopes and desires, now lay
with stiffened limbs in the dewy, flowery
valley which separated the bastion from
the trench and on the level floor of the
chapel for the dead in S~ebastopol; hun
dreds of men craWled, twisted and
groaned with curses and prayers on their
parched lips, some amidst the corpses in
the flower strewn vale, others on stretch
ers, on cots and on the blood stained
floor of the hospital, and still, as on the
days preceding, the red dawn burned
over Mount Sapun, the twinkling stars
paled, the white mist spread abroad from
the dark, sounding sea, the red glow
illuminated the east; long, crimson
cloudlets darted across the bright blue
horizon, and still, as on days preceding,
the powerful, all beautiful sun rose up,
giving promise of joy, love and happiness
to all who dwell in the world.-''Sebas,
topol in Nav
, 1887-08-16

An Austin masher had just made the
acquaintance of a very stylishly dressed
young lady, and was p~romenading with
her around the depot before the train
went u a little street Arab came
along with flowers to sell, and said;
PLEASE, sir, will you buy a few of my
winter roses?'
The masher turned TO the young lady
and asked: ''Wil you accept a small
bouquet of these pretty flowers"
Before she could reply the Arab spoke
up and said:
"Oh, yes, she will. l can tell you.
she's my sister, and don't dare to spoil
the sale of flowers TO a dude" He
never bought-The Colonel.
, 1887-08-16

l believe that the day will come when
q young man will be- proud of not being
addicted to the use of stimulants Of any
kind. believe the day will come when
not to drink, not 10 use tobacco, not 10
waste ones strength in the secret indul-
gence Of passion, but to be true to ones
nature, true to Gods law, to be sound,
robust, cheerful, and to be conscious
that these elements of strength and
health are derived from the ~reverent
obedience of the commandments of God,
will be Il matter of ambition and en-
deavor among men.-Henry Ward
BeeCher.
, 1887-08-16

The tariff in this country in 1887 for
conveyance of any single sheet letter,
however light or heavy, over 100 miles
was 10 ga cents, over 400 miles was 25
cents; and for every sheet or scrap of
paper added to a single sheet, double
postage. Billet doux were costly affairs
then; if written daily they counted up
fast. 1t should be added, however, that
the young ladies did not have the worst
of it, for custom made it the duty, and
of course gallantry made it the privilege
and pleasure of the young gentlemen to
pay the postage at both ends. Further
more, both sexes wrote less frequently
and avenged themselves by writing on
very generous, sometimes on what were
called mammoth" sheets. - Chicago
, 1887-08-16
A Cloak for Isno, anee.

Sudden deaths seem to increase with
frightful rapidity. In this connection /
might say that in many cases what ply
sicians call heart disease is a successful
cloak for ignorance in the medical
world. A young or even old physician
may be treating an individual without
any direct knowledge as to the character
OF his illness. Now, should the patient
pass off suddenly the physician can hide
his ignorance by simply saying his death
was due to heart disease. Physicians, of
course, know when a patient has heart
disease, but often that is stated as the
cause of death when the patient was in
fact a victim of some other disease which
his physician did not know.-Physician in
Globe Democrat.
, 1887-08-16
Give Them a Chance

That is to say, your lungs. Also all
your breathing machinery. Very wonder
full machinery it is. Not only the larger
air passages, but the thousands of little
tubes and cavities leading from them.
When these are clogged and choked
with matter which ought o to be there,
your lungs cannot do half their work.
And what they do, they cannot do well
Call it cold, cough, Group. pneumonia.
catarrh, consumption, or any of the fam
lily Of throat and nose and head and lung
distractions, all are bad. All ought to
be got rid of. There is just one sure way
to get rid of them. That is to take
Bcschee's German Syrup, which any
druggist will sell you at IS cents a bottle.
Even if everything else has failed you
you may depend upon this for certain.
, 1887-08-16
T~ELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs:

Prince Ferdinand announces that he
has assumed the government of Bulgaria.
The Pueblo Gas and Oil Well company
is boring for gas eight miles from that
city.
A respite of one week has been grant
ed to the jew Lipski by the British gov
eminent.
The Gulf road and the Missouri Pa
cifc are at war over the crossing of the
latter road by the former.
The death of Jules Etienne Pas De-
loup, the eminent French musician, is
announced. He vas 6S years old.
The Chicago wheat market closed
easy and a shade lower yesterday. Cash
60, September ~; October II 1916.
The clearing house statements show n
decline in business for the country at
large, though many eenters show gains.
The Missouri Pacific road is completed
to a point l35 miles east of Pueblo. The
company expect to complete the road by
September |.
According to the New York Tribune
the friends of Governor Rusk, of Wis
c%onsin, hope to get him a place on the
Republican National ticket.
A full supply of one and two-dollar sill
yer certificates is now in the hands of the
United States treasurer, and banks and
Others can procure them by making the
necessary deposit.
An inquiry by the Italian government
into the effect OF American trade upon
the orange and lemon product OF Italy,
says California can supply the American
market throughout the entire year.
, 1887-08-16

w. \. Hunt can always be relied upon,
not only to carry in stock the best of
everything, but TO secure the agency for
such article as have well-known merit, and
are popular with the people, thereby sus-
tanning the reputation of being always
~enterprising, and ever reliable. Having
secured the agency for the celebrated DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
will sell it on a positive guarantee. 1t
will surely cure any and every affection of
throat, lungs and chest, and to show you
u confidence, we invite you to call and
get a trial bottle free.